My daughter and son planned destination weddings 3 months from each other. My son got hitched in Santa Cruz at a rustic lodge outdoors under tall redwood trees while my daughter said her vows at Flora Farms in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico. I needed to find a semi-formal mother of the bride and mother of the groom appropriate for each venue. My kids were in their 30s and … [Read more...]
Best Casual Summer Clothes Women Over 50 Will Wear in 2025
If you are an older woman like me, you probably want to wear something breezy and cool when it's hot outside. Nothing is cooler than a breathable and lightweight dress. Watch my short video summer shopping haul In the video below, you can see some of the outfits I picked to bring to my daughter's wedding in San Jose Del Cabo, Mexico. White and light-colored clothing … [Read more...]
Best Comfortable Shoes For Women Over 50 for 2024
Where I live in Los Angeles, casual and comfortable shoes are standard items that we wear throughout the year. It's cool to be stylish, but after age 50 or so, sore and aging feet can cause serious problems with your posture and balance. One fall could send you to the hospital for a hip or knee replacement. But even if nothing serious happens, you don't want to end up with … [Read more...]
Alembika: Creative Women’s Urban Clothing
Israeli designer Hagar Alembik has created an urban line of clothing for her company Alembika. It caters to women of all ages and sizes who truly want to be themselves. I was gifted a tunic from the Rose Collection along with a pair of Jess Crinkle Punto pants to try out. Punto pants poof out at the bottom giving them an Aladdin-style shape. I was concerned a large tunic … [Read more...]
The Best Cocktail Dresses for Women Over 50 in 2024
A cocktail dress is an essential item in your wardrobe for parties, weddings, or other special occasions. But, if you are a woman over 50, it isn't always easy to find a dress that is attractive and fits, especially if your figure isn't perfect, like most of us. We have bulges, flabby arms, and other imperfections to cover up. Most dresses in stores are designed for younger … [Read more...]
